I’ve been reflecting deeply on the core mission here at Statefree specifically the tension between our professional contributions and our legal recognition.
In my work with Blue Nile Livery, I spend my days ensuring seamless mobility and "access" for others. It creates a strange, daily irony: I am part of a team that manages high-end transportation and logistical freedom for clients, yet as a stateless person, my own freedom of movement is restricted by a lack of a passport. It’s a constant reminder that you can be "integrated" into the economy and provide a premium service to your community, yet still remain an outsider in the eyes of the state.
I’m curious to hear from others in the community: How do you handle the "double life" of professional success versus legal invisibility? Do you find that your professional identity (whether in services like mine or other fields) helps you feel a sense of belonging, or does it only make the lack of formal citizenship feel more glaring? I'd love to hear how you navigate these conversations with colleagues or if you keep these two worlds strictly separate.
